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Historic Bethlehem Turkey Trot 5K & Fun Walk 2026

Date
Saturday, November 28, 2026
Start time
9:00 AM start (New York)
Entry fee
From $25 · goes up to $45 on Nov 21, 2026
Included with entry
Includes a shirt
Fundraising
Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees

EventDistanceWhenEntry feeCap
5K Run5KNov 28, 20269:00 AM$40$45 after Nov 21, 2026–
5k Competitive Walk5KNov 28, 20269:05 AM$40$45 after Nov 21, 2026–
1.7 Mile Fun WalkOtherNov 28, 20269:10 AM$25$30 after Nov 21, 2026–

Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.

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The 5K fee goes up to $45 on Nov 21, 2026.

Race day planning

Entry fee schedule

  • 5K Run and 5k Competitive Walk: $40 until Nov 20, then $45 until Nov 28.
  • 1.7 Mile Fun Walk: $25 until Nov 20, then $30 until Nov 28.

Online registration closes Nov 28, 2026, unless the race fills first.

How the price compares

At $40, entry is about 33 percent above a typical 5K in Pennsylvania, which costs $30 right now.

What a typical finish looks like

A typical finisher at a 5K in Pennsylvania runs 32:40, about 10:31 a mile, based on 622 races with published results. Women typically finish in 35:42 and men in 29:37.

Light and altitude

Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:02 AM, and the 5K Run starts at 9:00 AM. The start sits about 260 feet above sea level.

Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.

Start location and course

459 Old York Road, Bethlehem, PA 18018

The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.

Typical race-day weather

Around November 28 the day usually runs from 30°F at dawn to 45°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 25% of days. Cold snaps dip to 23°F and hot years reach 52°F.

Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.

From the race's page

What the organizers of Historic Bethlehem Turkey Trot 5K & Fun Walk cover on their registration page, in brief.

Schedule and packet pickup

Registration Perks

ALL REGISTERED PARTICIPANTS RECEIVE: Turkey Trot T-Shirt if you register by November 1. FREE healthy race day refreshments. FREE admission to Trees of Historic Bethlehem and our Museums all weekend long with your race shirt or bib 10%…

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Volunteers

Our volunteers make the Turkey Trot a fun and successful holiday tradition! Join the team helping with race day details, assuring a great day for all participants. Profits from this event directly support Historic Bethlehem Museums & Sites…

Course

Course Maps

Course Maps, from the Historic Bethlehem Turkey Trot 5K & Fun Walk page

Parking and travel

Race Information

Race Start Times and Locations. Location: Luckenbach Mill, 459 Old York Road, Bethlehem, PA 18018. Race Day: Saturday, November 28. Please refer to the Bethlehem Parking Authority for available race day parking. Note that the Spring Street…

Awards

Categories and Prizes

ADULT RUNNERS. Overall Male & Female winners receive a Historic Bethlehem Museums & Sites Heritage Family Membership valued at $125! Prizes to 1st and 2nd place winners (M & F) in age groups: 16-20, 21-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+…

Rules and FAQ

Best Pet Costume Contest

Register your pup and dress up in creative Turkey Trot themed attire! Pet Costume Contest registration is FREE but human owners must be registered Turkey Trot participants. Contestants assemble at 8:15 am at the stage, judging begins a…

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Race details

Where
459 Old York Road, Bethlehem, PA 18018Map
Course
Road
Start elevation
About 260 feet
Included with entry
T-Shirt
Donations
Accepted when you register
Distances
5K, Other
Editions
2026 (Nov 28, 2026), 2025 (Nov 29, 2025), 2024 (Nov 30, 2024), 2023 (Nov 25, 2023), 2022 (Nov 26, 2022), 2021 (Nov 27, 2021)

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Quick answers

When is Historic Bethlehem Turkey Trot 5K & Fun Walk?
Saturday, November 28, 2026, starting at 9:00 AM.
How much does it cost?
Entry starts at $25 before processing fees, and rises to $45 on Nov 21, 2026.
When does registration close?
Online registration closes Nov 28, 2026, unless the race fills first.
Is the entry fee high for Pennsylvania?
At $40, entry is about 33 percent above a typical 5K in Pennsylvania, which costs $30 right now.
Do runners get a shirt or medal?
Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
Can I donate to a cause when I register?
Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
What distances can I run?
5K, Other.
Where does it start?
459 Old York Road, Bethlehem, PA 18018.

From the organizers

Did you gobble till you wobble? Work off that big meal by running into the holiday season with your friends and family at Historic Bethlehem Museums & Sites’ annual Turkey Trot. Runners, walkers and even the family pup enjoy participating in this fan-favorite event!

This 5K course through Bethlehem’s Historic District and the Moravian Church Settlements–Bethlehem World Heritage Site challenges runners and competitive walkers, while a 1.7-mile fun walk and Pet Costume Contest round out the exciting day.

Highlights

Youth age groups (M, F) - Ages Up to-8, 9-10, 11-12, 13-15

Youth participants ages 3 through 15 receive a $5 registration discount

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